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“Katrina, Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. From reading the posted tributes it sounds like you are very much like him - a neat...Read More »
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1 of 30 | Posted by: Karen Fenner - Minnewaukan, ND

“Mr. Baker was a very special man who gave so much to his community. Bill joins me in sending our deepest sympathy.
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2 of 30 | Posted by: J. Anita Stup - Frederick, MD

“Bill was by far one of the nicest people I have ever worked for. He had a way of making you feel relaxed and comfortable with his smile and his...Read More »
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3 of 30 | Posted by: Scott Clabaugh - Frederick, MD

“KB- our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family....From the tributes and wonderful obituary, it is easy to see that your Dad was a great...Read More »
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4 of 30 | Posted by: Jeff Kaufman - Appleton, WI

“We have many fond memories of Mr. Baker. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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7 of 30 | Posted by: Mike and Karen (Baughman) Wivell - MD

“Dear Mrs. Baker & Family,Was so sorry to hear about the passing of "Mr. Baker" He was a wonderful teacher and family friend to all of us. He was the...Read More »
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8 of 30 | Posted by: The Keilholtz Family - Thurmont, MD

“Karen and I are saddened by the passing of Mr. Bill Baker. Our thoughts are with Mrs. Baker, the children and grandchildren. Bill touched...Read More »
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10 of 30 | Posted by: John and Karen Kinnaird - MD

“He will be missed greatly. He was my favorite teacher and worked to get me a partial scholarship to the University of Maryland. He was a friend to...Read More »
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11 of 30 | Posted by: Martin Kline - Hagerstown, MD

“Mrs. Baker, Katrina, Rebecca, Bill Jr. and the family.Sorry I cannot be at the funeral home for viewing and at the funeral for your husband and...Read More »
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12 of 30 | Posted by: George Zinkhan III - Thurmont, MD

“A boomer child of the D.C. suburbs, I loved visiting Weetie & Bill's warm, loving home in Thurmont. I would dash from the family car to find and play...Read More »
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13 of 30 | Posted by: Ann Fox Melchior - Potomac, MD

“Smiles will always be brought upon my face when remembering the jokes and many special times at the auctions that I shared with your Dad. He...Read More »
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15 of 30 | Posted by: Judy Grove - Frederick, MD

“Wheetie and family - I am very sadden to learn the news of 'Mr. B'. I always enjoyed talking with him because he would always slip in a little...Read More »
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16 of 30 | Posted by: Sue Turner - Mt. Airy, MD

“Weetie & Family:Our prayers and thoughts are with each of you. Our myriad of memories, God's will and presents are the things that keep us moving...Read More »
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17 of 30 | Posted by: Carroll & Judy Shry - Woodsboro, MD

“We were sorry to read of Mr. Baker's passing. Our sincere sympathy extends to his family.(Former owners of 124 West Third Street, home of...Read More »
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18 of 30 | Posted by: Julane and Arthur Anderson - MD

“Katrina, I am sorry to hear of your Father's passing. I have many memories of him through out my school years in Thurmont. My thoughts are with you...Read More »
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19 of 30 | Posted by: Laura Yinger Lindley - IN

“Katrina ~My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. May you find peace in knowing that he is with our...Read More »
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20 of 30 | Posted by: Sue Christensen - Oshkosh, WI

“Dear Weetie. My heart goes out to you and your family. Bill was such a wonderful person. &nbsp...Read More »
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22 of 30 | Posted by: Bill Long Jr. - thurmont

“My deepest sympathy to you Mrs. Baker and to your family. I have many fond memories of your husband and my Dad playing tricks on each other and...Read More »
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23 of 30 | Posted by: Mary Lynn Ogle Kesterson - VA

“Katrina, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I had no idea when we met again in Tampa that you would have to face this. I know that...Read More »
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24 of 30 | Posted by: allen murray - cherry hill, NJ

“He helped me get into farming, he was my teacher, well be missed, i lived on grasham road for many years, now have moved to pa. I should have stayed...Read More »
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25 of 30 | Posted by: william w. smith - clearville, PA

“I express my condolences to you, "Weetie" and the children on Bill's passing. Bill had a good and interesting life. I always enjoyed being around him...Read More »
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26 of 30 | Posted by: Ken Wastler - Miramar Beach, FL

“Bill and Denise -We've been thinking of you and your family since we heard the news. Please accept our condolences and we hope you ae comforted...Read More »
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27 of 30 | Posted by: Alyssa and Ralph Sapia - MD

“I am so sorrry to hear about your loss. I know many people in our community will miss him terribly. My thoughts are with you.
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28 of 30 | Posted by: Pat Rhodes - Thurmont, MD

“Dear Weetle and family. Bill Baker was a great person and a wonderful role model. I will always remember how he made me feel so special when I was...Read More »
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29 of 30 | Posted by: Barbara Hoover Layman - PA

“Weetie: We were so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He went through a very rough time as we are sure you did also. Our thoughts and prayers are...Read More »
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30 of 30 | Posted by: Vivian and Gary Snyder - Thurmont, MD

Mr. William Glisan Baker, 86, of Thurmont, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 at Kline Hospice House, following a lengthy illness. Born Nov. 10, 1923 in Unionville, he was the son of the late Wilbur W. and Emma Glisan Baker. He was the husband of Marguerite L. “Weetie” Baker, his wife of 62 years, who had been an elementary school librarian. Mr. Baker attended and graduated from Libertytown High School. His college career at the University of Maryland was interrupted by Pearl Harbor and his enlistment in the Army. After 4 years in the service he returned to the University. He worked as a herdsman at the University of Maryland Dairy Barns while finishing his undergraduate degree. Bill later received his Advanced Professional Certificate in Education. He began teaching Vocational Agriculture at Thurmont High School and Emmitsburg High School in February, 1950. He taught agriculture until 1973 when he became the Work Study Coordinator for Catoctin High School. Along with teaching he had successful dairy and beef herds. He was an independent auctioneer for many years in Frederick County and was also with Trout Auction and R&R Auction. He was a golden member of Linganore Untied Methodist Church, Unionville. He was also a member of Maryland Vocational Agriculture Teacher’s Association, where he was past president and past corresponding secretary; Agriculture Alumni Association of the University of Maryland, where he was past vice-president and past president and attended State of Maryland Legislature hearings regarding University of Maryland autonomy and reorganization; National Vocational Agriculture Teachers’ Association; Past Program Chairman and President of Thurmont High School P.T.A.; Masonic Lodge, Emmitsburg; Thurmont Grange; Thurmont Cooperative; and American Legion, Frederick. In the past he has been a member of the MD-VA Milk Producers Association and during the Vietnam War a member of the National Selective Service Board, Frederick. Twice he had been a Delegate to the National American Institute of Cooperative Convention. Bill had served on several school evaluation teams regarding Accreditation. He helped design the shop plans at the old Thurmont High School, which many visiting Ag teachers felt was one of the most functional shops they had seen. With other Ag teachers he helped write some curriculum guide lines for Frederick County. He also served on the committee regarding the teaching of Agriculture at Frederick Community College. He had served as Chairman and Co-Chairman of the Thurmont-Emmitsburg Community Show for twenty-five years. This show has grown from a show of less than 100 entries to one which averages about 1500 entries, covers a three-day period, involving many individuals and organizations of both communities, and visited by thousands of people each year. He enjoyed his pets and researching his family lineage. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three children, two of which have chosen education as their vocations: two daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca E. and Lynn Cross of Walkersville, Katrina B. and Jerry Bradshaw of West Point, Va.; one son and daughter-in-law, William E. and Denise Baker of Frederick; three grandchildren, Erika L. Cross, William W. Cross and Nicholas B. Bradshaw; and one sister, Betty Baker Englar and husband, Donald of Blacksburg, Va. A funeral service will be held Friday, Nov. 20 at 10:30 a.m. at Hartzler Funeral Home, 11802 Liberty Rd., Libertytown, with Rev. Janet Cummins and Rev. David Coakley, officiating. Military interment will be in Linganore Cemetery, Unionville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the WilliamG. Baker Scholarship Fund, c/o William E. Baker, 5793 Sunset View Lane, Frederick, MD 21703.

Memories & Candles

Katrina, Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. From reading the posted tributes it sounds like you are very much like him - a neat person. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts at this most difficult time.

Posted by: Karen Fenner - Minnewaukan, ND Sep 08, 2010

Mr. Baker was a very special man who gave so much to his community. Bill joins me in sending our deepest sympathy.

Posted by: J. Anita Stup - Frederick, MD Sep 08, 2010

Bill was by far one of the nicest people I have ever worked for. He had a way of making you feel relaxed and comfortable with his smile and his laugh. It was a honor to know Mr. Baker.

Posted by: Scott Clabaugh - Frederick, MD Sep 08, 2010

KB- our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family....From the tributes and wonderful obituary, it is easy to see that your Dad was a great man and someone you looked up to....Have comfort in knowing that he is now at peace, and my sincere hope that you too can find peace in the coming days....See you soon.

Posted by: Jeff Kaufman - Appleton, WI Sep 08, 2010

Katrina and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish you well.

Love,

Eric

Posted by: Eric Boelts - boulder, CO Sep 08, 2010

Mr. Baker: Remembered by me, for his authoritative spirit and kind heart. Thought of highly by my Uncles Larry B. Utz and Larry Hatter also former students of Thurmont High and Catoctin High. My prayers our with you and your family tonight.

Was so sorry to hear about the passing of "Mr. Baker" He was a wonderful teacher and family friend to all of us.

He was the type of teacher you never forget.

God bless all of you and we will keep you in out thoughts at this most difficult time.

Sincerely,

The Keilholtz Family

Billy, Patty, Benda, Donnie,

Mary & Becky

Posted by: The Keilholtz Family - Thurmont, MD Sep 08, 2010

Dear Mrs. Baker

My deapest sympathy goes out to you and your family.I am very sadden to hear of Mr. Baker's passing.He was a Great Teacher,Mentor,Friend,and Humanitarian.His influence in agriculture and life surpasses the boundaries of the state of Md.He taught

me so much.Not only about Ag. but life in general.I have passed on Bill's wisdom and sayings to my family.This also help to inspire my son to become an Ag. teacher.Mr. Baker will surly be missed by multitudes of people.He was and still is a GREAT MAN!

Posted by: Rickie Harrison - Maryville, TN Sep 08, 2010

Karen and I are saddened by the passing of Mr. Bill Baker. Our thoughts are with Mrs. Baker, the children and grandchildren. Bill touched the lives of many young men and woman in the Thurmont and Emmitsburg communities and many owe a debt of gratitude for the life lessons he taught us. As an adult I had the privilege of seeing Bill on a regular basis and Karen and I enjoyed every opportunity to speak with him. The feelings of

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Karen and I are saddened by the passing of Mr. Bill Baker. Our thoughts are with Mrs. Baker, the children and grandchildren. Bill touched the lives of many young men and woman in the Thurmont and Emmitsburg communities and many owe a debt of gratitude for the life lessons he taught us. As an adult I had the privilege of seeing Bill on a regular basis and Karen and I enjoyed every opportunity to speak with him. The feelings of loss I have experienced since hearing of Bill?s death are the same ones I felt when my dad passed away. Bill touched my life very deeply and I will miss him dearly.

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